PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: OPD)

Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, day & night duty, weekends, public holidays and overtime to meet the operational requirements. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Planning and organisational skills. The ability to function independently under pressure. Knowledge and insight into protocols and policies pertaining to nursing practices in a hospital setting.

Provision of optimal, holistic nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provision of Support to Nursing Services. Participation in training and research.

Mr. MF Fortuin - Nthetha Tel No: (021) 918-1279

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/350